pub quizzes

In 1965, who became the first non-Royal to appear on a British Coin? Winston Churchill The term “Nosey Parker” comes from the nickname of Matthew Parker, a man who lived in 16th Century Britain. What seminal position did he hold – Was he the Prime Minister, the Lord of the Admiralty, the Archbishop of Canterbury […]

Which King was killed in the Battle of Bosworth? Richard III Which Kings of Leon song begins with the line “I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see”? Use Somebody Which legendary figure is played by Brad Pitt in the 2004 movie Troy? Achilles Which male solo artist is best known for […]

General Knowledge 1.      “A Day In The Life” is the song that closes which famous album? Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band 2.      The plot of the film “National Velvet” centres around what kind of animal? Horse 3.      The poker hand known as “Dead Man’s Hand” is named so because which famous figure from the […]

What links the TV icons Steptoe and Son, with a current UK singer with the real name Rory Graham? Rag n Bone Man What name was shared by three kings of Scotland and three tsars of Russia? Alexander What nut would you find at the centre of a Ferrero Rocher? Hazelnut What wine is traditionally […]

General Knowledge 1.      Who played Dirty Harry in films such as The Dead Pool, Sudden Impact and Magnum Force? Clint Eastwood 2.      Actress Isla Fisher is married to which British comedian, actor and writer? Sacha Baron Cohen 3.      Despite what the poet John Betjamin may say about the town, which town was voted as the […]

The founder of Wikipedia shares a surname with which country of the United Kingdom? Wales (Jimmy Wales) The Karnak Temple Complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is located in which country? Egypt The name of which style of Japanese dish literally means “Glazed Roast”? Teryiaki The Tivoli Gardens are a major tourist […]